English–French
“backing up” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəkyl/
Example
Le recul du camion a surpris le piéton.
The truck's backing up surprised the pedestrian.
How to say “backing up” in French
“Backing up” in French is recul.
A person or object moves back from a position, creating room to see or judge the situation more clearly.
Example sentences with recul
Il faut prendre du recul avant de décider.
You need to take a step back before deciding.
Tips for using recul
- The expression prendre du recul means to gain perspective by stepping back from a situation or viewpoint.